Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) invite you to join their qualified trainer Elonnah at Aranga Reserve fenced training area.
This is a free event but registration is recommended.
Friends of Manningham Dogs and Cats (FOMDAC) invite you to join their qualified trainer Elonnah at Aranga Reserve fenced training area.
This is a free event but registration is recommended.
Learn to ride a bike during this 6-week introductory riding program for women, female-identifying and non-binary riders who are 20 plus years old.
The program focuses on skill development, developing fitness and helping you make riding a bike part of your everyday life.
Follow the lead of accredited AusCycling instructors and increase your bike confidence and skills in a supportive, safe, off-road and friendly environment.
This program is suitable for people who don't know how to ride, and for people with some basic riding experience.
If you don’t have a bike or helmet, we'll hire these for you! Just make sure you select bike and helmet hire when registering for the program.
Where to meet: at the car park area to the left of the Mullum Mullum Stadium entrance.
What to bring: Your bike and helmet if you have them, and a water bottle.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Please note: Places in this program are limited, so book your spot now.
Learn to ride a bike during this 5-week introductory riding program for women, female-identifying and non-binary riders who are aged 18 years and over.
The program focuses on:
Follow the lead of accredited AusCycling instructors and increase your bike confidence and skills in a supportive, safe, off-road and friendly environment.
Who is it for? This program is suitable for people who don't know how to ride, and for people with some basic riding experience. If you don’t have a bike or helmet, we'll hire these for you. Just make sure you let your instructor know upon your arrival at the first session.
Where to meet: At the car park area to the left of the Mullum Mullum Stadium entrance.
What to bring: Your bike and helmet if you have them, and a water bottle.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Please note: Places in this program are limited, so book your spot now.
Come along to the Manningham Concert Band's Winter Favourites Concert for 2022.
Featuring a wide variety of musical pieces, we look forward to entertaining you with a melodious afternoon full of surprises.
Free hands on slime making workshop with a tried and tested slime recipe.
Kids can take home their own creation and recipe.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations
Bowling with Babies brings new and expecting mums and parents together to enjoy a coffee, a chat and a social roll.
Bowling with Babies is a fitness and social activity that you can enjoy with your little one. Have a go at bowls while having a coffee at this family friendly location. Toddlers are welcome and the venue is equipped for little crawlers on and off the green. Comfortable feeding areas, change tables and blankets will be provided.
What to bring: a hat, water bottle and anything else your baby needs (e.g. pram).
What to wear: comfortable clothes that allow you to bend and move easily and flat soled shoes.
Register your attendance: on the Bowls Victoria website
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
This event has a series of four sessions.
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!
By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.
The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.
To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Please note: this repeat session of the Home Insurance workshop will be held in Mandarin.
Baby bunnies, guinea pigs and silly chicks will delight guests.
Learn RSPCA's Five Freedoms for Animals while holding a bunny in a basket.
This event is part of the Manningham Placemaking Activations.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Jackson Court traders.
Come along for the festivities and witness a traditional lion dance at Jackson Court Pharmacy, Phoenix Soars, and Jonker St.
Participants will learn how to make and maintain beeswax wraps for keeping food fresh and hygienic without the use of single-use plastics such as cling-wrap.
Join the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) at a stargazing evening at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe. ASV astronomers will be on hand with telescopes and demonstrators.
Telescopes will be set up on the grassy field near the Parks Victoria Office.
What to bring
Bring a torch covered with red cellophane (to keep your night vision), mosquito repellent and warm clothes. Expect evening dew and a cold evening. Children will especially appreciate warm footwear and snacks.
Parking
Please reverse your car into the parking space to reduce headlight shine on exit.
Please note: This event may be cancelled due to cloud cover (less than 25 per cent cover) or in the event of a total fire ban or bad weather. Please provide a relevant contact mobile phone number or email for an automated update on any event changes.
Presented by the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) and Manningham Council.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Over a four-week program, participants will alternate between a Pilates Mat class and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) classes.
Both sessions are suitable for beginners and advanced participants. Classes are run by a qualified Aquarena instructor.
These sessions are being run in partnership with Serenity for Women, Aquarena and Manningham Council.
Spots are limited so registrations are essential.
What to bring: Exercise mat, water bottle, towel
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to work out in
Benefits of Pilates
Benefits of HIIT training
Aquarena is offering a number of minimal impact, non-intimidating classes during This Girl Can Week, including a free yoga class.
This easy to follow yoga class is suitable for all fitness levels and is instructed by a certified Aquarena yoga instructor. Calm your mind, strengthen your body and experience the joy of yoga.
Participants will also be invited to a facility tour, either before or after the session, and all participants will receive a goodie bag.
What to wear: Runners and comfortable clothes that you can move around in.
What to bring: A drink bottle.
Register your attendance: via Aquarena's booking system - scroll right on the top menu and click on 'This Girl Can'.
Bowling with Babies brings new and expecting mums and parents together to enjoy a coffee, a chat and a social roll.
Bowling with Babies is a fitness and social activity that you can enjoy with your little one. Have a go at bowls while having a coffee at this family friendly location. Toddlers are welcome and the venue is equipped for little crawlers on and off the green. Comfortable feeding areas, change tables and blankets will be provided.
What to bring: a hat, water bottle and anything else your baby needs (e.g. pram).
What to wear: comfortable clothes that allow you to bend and move easily and flat soled shoes.
Register your attendance: on the Bowls Victoria website
Learn about our local wattles on this iconic walk through Warrandyte’s once thriving goldfields, now a haven for wildlife and wildflowers.
This is a circular walk that starts and finishes at the same location. A difficult 5.5km circuit with some very steep and slippery sections.
Wear solid walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat and sunscreen.
Participants must provide a mobile number.
Location will be given upon registration.
This event is part our Manningham Spring Outdoors Series, where we offer a range of fun outdoor activities across Manningham.
You can also check what’s happening across other Councils by visiting the Spring Outdoors website.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Explore a range of mindfulness and meditation techniques at Doncare's Mind Calm series.
Mind Calm will be facilitated by group therapists and is suitable for those who are new to meditation and people who wish to explore or extend their current practice.
Over four sessions, participants will learn:
Getting there
Located on Doncaster Road between Westfield and the Manningham Council Civic Centre, MC2 is conveniently accessible by public transport.
There are ample parking spaces on site including 4-hour parking underneath the building. Access to level 1 via the lift or via stairs in the front foyer.
MyTime is a free support group for parents and carers who have children under 18 years of age with a disability, chronic medical condition or other additional needs including developmental delay.
MyTime is a place to:
In some MyTime sessions, members just relax over a coffee, talk about their week and share advice and information. In other sessions, a facilitator might lead a discussion on a topic of interest. Sometimes we may hold an activity aimed at helping members relax and take care of their well-being.
With the latest Delta variant expected to be with us for some time, we want to prepare and support our communities as best we can.
We understand parents and children can feel upset, anxious or frustrated, so in this webinar, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg aims to give us practical advice on managing the disruption and uncertainty so many families face in these times.
The webinar will cover:
*Please note, this session will not be recorded. However, presentation slides will be distributed after the event.